BSB105 The Future Enterprise
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| Unit code: | BSB105 |
|---|---|
| Equivalent(s): | BSD105 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,124 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $1,663 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,204 |
| International unit fee | $4,512 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | BSB105 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | BSD105 |
| Coordinators: | Paula Dootson | paula.dootson@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This introductory unit is designed to equip business students with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate rapidly evolving business landscapes in the ‘Economy of Algorithms’ and thrive in the future of work. Drawing on real-world cases, students will explore the dynamics of digital transformation and disruption, preparing students to lead their organisations through technological shifts, fostering innovation and resilience. Students will evaluate and build their digital capabilities, preparing them as future business leaders equipped to make responsible decisions in the digital realm that are integral to long-term business success and societal well-being. Students will emerge as strategic thinkers capable of leveraging their own digital capabilities and digital tools to drive business success. This unit is relevant to students of all business disciplines, preparing you for the future of work and introducing you to business capabilities to ignite your career.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Construct business recommendations for technology integration and use and evaluate them according to their strategic alignment, using frameworks of design thinking, technology adoption, and digital transformation. [KS 1.2, HO 2.1, 2.2]
- Critically evaluate the appropriateness of a technology, through a deep understanding of benefits and shortcomings, including ethical and legal considerations of the application of the technology. [HO 2.1, SE 5.1]
- Communicate information, evaluations and recommendations effectively and to a range of audiences through concise visual, spoken and written forms of presentation. [PC 3.1, 3.2]
- Reflect on own digital capabilities and plan for future requirements as a student and business professional. [HO 2.2, TS 4.1]
Content
In this unit, you will learn:
Digital capabilities and the future of work: You will learn about the future of work and the critical digital capabilities needed for access to, and participation in, the future workforce. You will reflect on and plan for the development of your own digital capabilities.
The Business of Technology: You will learn about emerging and disruptive technologies, how they work, and how businesses are utilising these technologies successfully to deliver value. You will also consider the information security and privacy challenges that come with business use of technology.
Developing a Business Case for Digital Transformation: You will learn how to develop an evidence-informed business case for the implementation of innovative technologies that align with the digital transformation strategy of a real-world business partner.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you'll explore the foundational aspects of The Future Enterprise across in-person and online lectures and tutorials. You will rapidly apply your theoretical understanding of course content to real world cases with real world partners in the classroom. You’ll hear from experts about how different industries are digitally transforming and what considerations go into their transformation decisions. Upon completion, you'll emerge as a strategic thinker, conscious of your own digital capability journey and proficient in the application of technology to deliver business value in the digital age.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
The assessment tasks in this unit provide you with opportunities to practise and develop higher order thinking skills such as critical analysis of GenAI outputs, preparing a business case for innovative solutions for a real world client, and building your own plan to digital skill development for the future of work.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection
Students will identify and reflect on their own digital capabilities as a business student. They will then identify and reflect on the digital capabilities required in their future workplaces and develop a plan to prepare themselves for the future of work.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), TS (4.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Oral Critique of AI-generated Content
Students will develop relevant prompts for a GenAI program to produce a report on the application of a specific type of technology to a specific business case. Students will then use a framework to critique the GenAI report. Students will record and present their critique using visual aids (e.g., annotated report, slides). Students need to be visible in their recorded presentation.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.1), PC (3.1, 3.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Business Case Report
In groups of three, students will provide a written business case for the desirable, viable, feasible, and responsible use of technology by a real-world partner, relevant to the digital transformation journey of the real-world partner. Students will need to validate their contribution to the report.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.2),SE (5.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Weekly resources will be available on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Online
| Unit code: | BSB105 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | BSD105 |
Overview
This introductory unit is designed to equip business students with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate rapidly evolving business landscapes in the ‘Economy of Algorithms’ and thrive in the future of work. Drawing on real-world cases, students will explore the dynamics of digital transformation and disruption, preparing students to lead their organisations through technological shifts, fostering innovation and resilience. Students will evaluate and build their digital capabilities, preparing them as future business leaders equipped to make responsible decisions in the digital realm that are integral to long-term business success and societal well-being. Students will emerge as strategic thinkers capable of leveraging their own digital capabilities and digital tools to drive business success. This unit is relevant to students of all business disciplines, preparing you for the future of work and introducing you to business capabilities to ignite your career.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Construct business recommendations for technology integration and use and evaluate them according to their strategic alignment, using frameworks of design thinking, technology adoption, and digital transformation. [KS 1.2, HO 2.1, 2.2]
- Critically evaluate the appropriateness of a technology, through a deep understanding of benefits and shortcomings, including ethical and legal considerations of the application of the technology. [HO 2.1, SE 5.1]
- Communicate information, evaluations and recommendations effectively and to a range of audiences through concise visual, spoken and written forms of presentation. [PC 3.1, 3.2]
- Reflect on own digital capabilities and plan for future requirements as a student and business professional. [HO 2.2, TS 4.1]
Content
In this unit, you will learn:
Digital capabilities and the future of work: You will learn about the future of work and the critical digital capabilities needed for access to, and participation in, the future workforce. You will reflect on and plan for the development of your own digital capabilities.
The Business of Technology: You will learn about emerging and disruptive technologies, how they work, and how businesses are utilising these technologies successfully to deliver value. You will also consider the information security and privacy challenges that come with business use of technology.
Developing a Business Case for Digital Transformation: You will learn how to develop an evidence-informed business case for the implementation of innovative technologies that align with the digital transformation strategy of a real-world business partner.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you'll explore the foundational aspects of The Future Enterprise across in-person and online lectures and tutorials. You will rapidly apply your theoretical understanding of course content to real world cases with real world partners in the classroom. You’ll hear from experts about how different industries are digitally transforming and what considerations go into their transformation decisions. Upon completion, you'll emerge as a strategic thinker, conscious of your own digital capability journey and proficient in the application of technology to deliver business value in the digital age.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
The assessment tasks in this unit provide you with opportunities to practise and develop higher order thinking skills such as critical analysis of GenAI outputs, preparing a business case for innovative solutions for a real world client, and building your own plan to digital skill development for the future of work.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection
Students will identify and reflect on their own digital capabilities as a business student. They will then identify and reflect on the digital capabilities required in their future workplaces and develop a plan to prepare themselves for the future of work.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), TS (4.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Oral Critique of AI-generated Content
Students will develop relevant prompts for a GenAI program to produce a report on the application of a specific type of technology to a specific business case. Students will then use a framework to critique the GenAI report. Students will record and present their critique using visual aids (e.g., annotated report, slides). Students need to be visible in their recorded presentation.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.1), PC (3.1, 3.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Business Case Report
In groups of three, students will provide a written business case for the desirable, viable, feasible, and responsible use of technology by a real-world partner, relevant to the digital transformation journey of the real-world partner. Students will need to validate their contribution to the report.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.2),SE (5.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Weekly resources will be available on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | BSB105 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | BSD105 |
| Coordinators: | Elliroma Gardiner | eliroma.gardiner@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This introductory unit is designed to equip business students with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate rapidly evolving business landscapes in the ‘Economy of Algorithms’ and thrive in the future of work. Drawing on real-world cases, students will explore the dynamics of digital transformation and disruption, preparing students to lead their organisations through technological shifts, fostering innovation and resilience. Students will evaluate and build their digital capabilities, preparing them as future business leaders equipped to make responsible decisions in the digital realm that are integral to long-term business success and societal well-being. Students will emerge as strategic thinkers capable of leveraging their own digital capabilities and digital tools to drive business success. This unit is relevant to students of all business disciplines, preparing you for the future of work and introducing you to business capabilities to ignite your career.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Construct business recommendations for technology integration and use and evaluate them according to their strategic alignment, using frameworks of design thinking, technology adoption, and digital transformation. [KS 1.2, HO 2.1, 2.2]
- Critically evaluate the appropriateness of a technology, through a deep understanding of benefits and shortcomings, including ethical and legal considerations of the application of the technology. [HO 2.1, SE 5.1]
- Communicate information, evaluations and recommendations effectively and to a range of audiences through concise visual, spoken and written forms of presentation. [PC 3.1, 3.2]
- Reflect on own digital capabilities and plan for future requirements as a student and business professional. [HO 2.2, TS 4.1]
Content
In this unit, you will learn:
Digital capabilities and the future of work: You will learn about the future of work and the critical digital capabilities needed for access to, and participation in, the future workforce. You will reflect on and plan for the development of your own digital capabilities.
The Business of Technology: You will learn about emerging and disruptive technologies, how they work, and how businesses are utilising these technologies successfully to deliver value. You will also consider the information security and privacy challenges that come with business use of technology.
Developing a Business Case for Digital Transformation: You will learn how to develop an evidence-informed business case for the implementation of innovative technologies that align with the digital transformation strategy of a real-world business partner.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you'll explore the foundational aspects of The Future Enterprise across in-person and online lectures and tutorials. You will rapidly apply your theoretical understanding of course content to real world cases with real world partners in the classroom. You’ll hear from experts about how different industries are digitally transforming and what considerations go into their transformation decisions. Upon completion, you'll emerge as a strategic thinker, conscious of your own digital capability journey and proficient in the application of technology to deliver business value in the digital age.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
The assessment tasks in this unit provide you with opportunities to practise and develop higher order thinking skills such as critical analysis of GenAI outputs, preparing a business case for innovative solutions for a real world client, and building your own plan to digital skill development for the future of work.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection
Students will identify and reflect on their own digital capabilities as a business student. They will then identify and reflect on the digital capabilities required in their future workplaces and develop a plan to prepare themselves for the future of work.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), TS (4.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Oral Critique of AI-generated Content
Students will develop relevant prompts for a GenAI program to produce a report on the application of a specific type of technology to a specific business case. Students will then use a framework to critique the GenAI report. Students will record and present their critique using visual aids (e.g., annotated report, slides). Students need to be visible in their recorded presentation.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.1), PC (3.1, 3.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Business Case Report
In groups of three, students will provide a written business case for the desirable, viable, feasible, and responsible use of technology by a real-world partner, relevant to the digital transformation journey of the real-world partner. Students will need to validate their contribution to the report.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.2),SE (5.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Weekly resources will be available on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Online
| Unit code: | BSB105 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | BSD105 |
Overview
This introductory unit is designed to equip business students with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate rapidly evolving business landscapes in the ‘Economy of Algorithms’ and thrive in the future of work. Drawing on real-world cases, students will explore the dynamics of digital transformation and disruption, preparing students to lead their organisations through technological shifts, fostering innovation and resilience. Students will evaluate and build their digital capabilities, preparing them as future business leaders equipped to make responsible decisions in the digital realm that are integral to long-term business success and societal well-being. Students will emerge as strategic thinkers capable of leveraging their own digital capabilities and digital tools to drive business success. This unit is relevant to students of all business disciplines, preparing you for the future of work and introducing you to business capabilities to ignite your career.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Construct business recommendations for technology integration and use and evaluate them according to their strategic alignment, using frameworks of design thinking, technology adoption, and digital transformation. [KS 1.2, HO 2.1, 2.2]
- Critically evaluate the appropriateness of a technology, through a deep understanding of benefits and shortcomings, including ethical and legal considerations of the application of the technology. [HO 2.1, SE 5.1]
- Communicate information, evaluations and recommendations effectively and to a range of audiences through concise visual, spoken and written forms of presentation. [PC 3.1, 3.2]
- Reflect on own digital capabilities and plan for future requirements as a student and business professional. [HO 2.2, TS 4.1]
Content
In this unit, you will learn:
Digital capabilities and the future of work: You will learn about the future of work and the critical digital capabilities needed for access to, and participation in, the future workforce. You will reflect on and plan for the development of your own digital capabilities.
The Business of Technology: You will learn about emerging and disruptive technologies, how they work, and how businesses are utilising these technologies successfully to deliver value. You will also consider the information security and privacy challenges that come with business use of technology.
Developing a Business Case for Digital Transformation: You will learn how to develop an evidence-informed business case for the implementation of innovative technologies that align with the digital transformation strategy of a real-world business partner.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you'll explore the foundational aspects of The Future Enterprise across in-person and online lectures and tutorials. You will rapidly apply your theoretical understanding of course content to real world cases with real world partners in the classroom. You’ll hear from experts about how different industries are digitally transforming and what considerations go into their transformation decisions. Upon completion, you'll emerge as a strategic thinker, conscious of your own digital capability journey and proficient in the application of technology to deliver business value in the digital age.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
The assessment tasks in this unit provide you with opportunities to practise and develop higher order thinking skills such as critical analysis of GenAI outputs, preparing a business case for innovative solutions for a real world client, and building your own plan to digital skill development for the future of work.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection
Students will identify and reflect on their own digital capabilities as a business student. They will then identify and reflect on the digital capabilities required in their future workplaces and develop a plan to prepare themselves for the future of work.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): HO (2.2), TS (4.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Oral Critique of AI-generated Content
Students will develop relevant prompts for a GenAI program to produce a report on the application of a specific type of technology to a specific business case. Students will then use a framework to critique the GenAI report. Students will record and present their critique using visual aids (e.g., annotated report, slides). Students need to be visible in their recorded presentation.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.1), PC (3.1, 3.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Business Case Report
In groups of three, students will provide a written business case for the desirable, viable, feasible, and responsible use of technology by a real-world partner, relevant to the digital transformation journey of the real-world partner. Students will need to validate their contribution to the report.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.2),SE (5.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Weekly resources will be available on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content, Business Case Report - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Oral Critique of AI-generated Content - Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Digital Capability Self-Assessment and Reflection, Business Case Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Business Case Report